Biologist

salary

approximate annual salary – $52,200.00 to $76,608.72 (pay grade: 30). The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the employee/employer retirement compensation schedule.

work type: permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.

** qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities.

incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

this position will assist area biologists with big game and upland game surveys including helicopter surveys, ground surveys, fixed‑wing surveys and surveys from atv's and perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent will be the primary regional flight crew member and will generally follow the helicopter for all regional flights. The incumbent will coordinate with game division staff, private landowners, and contractors to conduct private land elk use monitoring, fencing projects, damage assessments/claims, and documenting deer and antelope use of private land.

The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating with game division and field staff to conduct field and data management work for monitoring, collecting, and managing big game radio and satellite collars. The position will aid in any upland game and big game trap, transplant, and/or collaring efforts throughout the year. This position is being recruited at the biologist 1 and 2 levels.

To apply , submit an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***.

education and experience (minimum qualifications): bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field; or graduation from high school and two years of technical wildlife management or fisheries experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience with data collection, analysis, interpretation, and project proposal development for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects.

work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions in remote and/or primitive locations.

working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.

specialized experience may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment.

statewide travel and outdoor work is required.

a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

application evaluation exam: the exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills‑related testing as part of the interviewing process.

1) do you have experience and/or the ability to conduct extensive aerial surveys in both the front seat and back seat of a helicopter? Please describe.

division of human resource management
northern nevada
515 east musser street,
first floor
carson city, nevada
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division of human resource management
southern nevada
7251 amigo st,
suite 120
las vegas, nv 89119
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the state of nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (gina), or compensation and/or wages.